Faculty of Economics and Administration, University of Pardubice offers joint master’s programme together with its renowned partner Vilnius University, Lithuania. Upon completion of the programme, students obtain a joint diploma from both universities. The graduates are awarded a Master of Public Administration with European Diploma Supplement, which aids recognition of the qualification gained when applying for overseas work and further doctoral study opportunities, by providing a clear and detailed description of academic curriculum and competencies.
Language of Instruction: English
Degree Acquired: Master (Engineer in Czech, abbr. "Ing.")
Length of Study: 2 academic years
Form of Study: full-time
Duration: A two-year, four-semester programme with one semester mobility to Lithuania. Mobility to University of Vilnius, Šiauliai Academy from the second semester of the first year.
Semesters: three months, from end of September till Christmas and mid-February to mid-May
Exam period: January until mid-February, mid-May until end of June
Vacation: Four months (June-September)
At the end of their studies, graduates have the capacity to critically incorporate fundamental knowledge on public governance and regional development in any public sector discourse. Additionally, graduates have the abilities of scientific research and expert abilities in preparation and implementation of programmes in regional development. Opportunity to study and travel to other parts of Europe through ERASMUS+ student mobilities.
Graduates can:
- professionally investigate, analyse and complexly solve challenges of the EU and states’ regional development and governance, to intellectually, clearly and professionally render theories of regional development and introduce conclusions, to work out and implement programmes on regional development, to suggest recommendations to auditoria of both specialists and non-specialists, to assess results of own and others’ performance, to consult on issues of perfection of performance and implementation of innovations;
- complexly integrate knowledge on regional development and governance when meeting the public interest and making innovative solutions based on democratic values and civic spirit concerning creation of public welfare of regions and its governance, foreseeing possibilities for application of these solutions in the EU and world context;
- critically and systemically assess regional development processes and regional governance tendencies on local and international levels, to foresee governance changes, to assess alternative options of solutions and possible their social and ethical consequences;
- creatively implement innovations in fields of own professional performance and to improve learning skills necessary to continue completely independent studying.
The programme is organised to encompass Regionalism and Public Governance, social welfare, economic development of the public sector, and research work with both compulsory and optional courses, leading to the awarded degree. After successful completion of all the study subjects, the student takes the state exam, which covers defence of Master‘s Thesis and theoretical assessment.
Successful graduates become analysts of regional socio-economic policy and development, designers and coordinators of regional development programmes and projects, who are competent in aspects of regional development, formation and implementation of regional policy, can efficiently contribute to the creation and implementation of regional economic progress and social welfare. As a graduate of the Master’s studies, you will obtain Joint Master’s Degree in Public Administration and will be capable to work in:
- Masters can work in state and local (municipal) government and public administration institutions, national and international organizations, businesses, regional development and consulting agencies, non-governmental organizations, research centres, where competencies for regional development and management expertise are necessary.
- Masters can continue with doctoral studies.
